'This Is What a 99% Interception Rate Looks Like': Israel Takes Down Iran Drones and Missiles

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15 April 2024 at 4:54 am

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released a montage of operational footage showing its Aerial Defense System taking down drones and missiles during Iran’s weekend attack.

“This is what a 99% interception rate looks like,” the IDF wrote on X.

Iran launched more than 350 drones, missiles and rockets towards Israel on the night of April 13-14.

On Monday, April 15, the IDF said it was still on high alert following the attack. Credit: IDF via Storyful

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